Landlord and Tenant (Ask a Lawyer) [Hardcover]

Steven D. Strauss (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ask a Lawyer | Publication Date: May 1998

Do you feel harassed by your landlord? Does your tenant never pay the rent on time? The problems that can arise in a landlord-tenant relationship may end up costing serious money if not handled properly and sensibly. This book covers the rights, responsibilities, and duties of both parties; the best ways of dealing with your landlord or tenant and coming up with reasonable solutions; what a tenant should look for in an apartment and a lease; how to evict a tenant or avoid eviction; and how to get out of a lease.

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The "Ask a Lawyer" series is designed to provide "the advice of an attorney at a fraction of the cost." Practicing California attorney Strauss organizes his material well, with important legal concepts at the end of each chapter, a glossary of terms highlighted in the text, and a comprehensive index. Although these books certainly provide a decent overview of legal issues, readers should be cautioned that law varies significantly from state to state, that tax laws have been drastically revised since the divorce volume was written, and that the author frequently oversimplifies for the sake of efficiency. For example, while endorsing mediation as a constructive process, he has a highly particular view of the mediator as a professional "prodding, cajoling, pulling and sometimes yanking the parties toward settlement," effectively dismissing the thousands of mediators who strive conscientiously to facilitate discussion but leave the decision-making process up to the parties themselves. To be used with caution in larger public libraries.?Julie Denny, Alliance for Mediation & Conflict Resolution, Inc., New York
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Steven D. Strauss is an attorney practicing in Sacramento, California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 155 pages
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc; 1st edition (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393045854
• ISBN-13: 978-0393045857
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,115,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Steven D. Strauss, often called "the country's leading small business expert," is an internationally recognized author, lawyer, and speaker. His column in USATODAY.com is one of the most highly syndicated business columns in the world. The author of fifteen books, including The Small Business Bible, he is also the President of The Strauss Group, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough understanding of Tenant/Landlord responsibilities, December 14, 2000

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After being a landlord for three years now, this book clarified, de-mystified and reinforced some issues I've been through. I feel this is an excellent book for those new to landlording. It explains, in easy-to-understand english, all of the legal ins-and-outs of the Tenant/Landlord relationship. It is also targeted to tenants as well, so that they know and understand their rights. It is an easy and enjoyable read as well.